COMMENTARY: Resilience and Renewal: Trinidad and Tobago’s 2025 Budget
By: Paul Sarran October 4, 2024 The 2025 Budget Statement titled “Steadfast and Resolute: Forging Pathways to Prosperity”, presented by the Honourable Colm Imbert, reflects a forward-thinking and resilient approach…
US dockworker strike to be suspended until Jan 15
By: Staff Writer October 4, 2024 Caribbean countries can breathe a sigh of relief now that the US dockworker strike has come to a halt for the time being. Tens…
Top US State Attorneys back Caribbean Gun Act
By: Staff Writer October 4, 2024 A coalition of 12 US Attorney General’s are calling on the US congress to pass the Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causes Harm (CATCH) Act. Letitia…
Four dead in Venezuelan barge sinking
By: Staff Writer October 4, 2024 Four people are confirmed dead in a Venezuelan barge sinking last week as the country’s state run oil company scrambles to recover from the…
Women Artisans from Darién Receive Capital from the Ministry of Government of Panama to Strengthen Livelihoods thanks to the MIRPS Fund administered by the OAS
October 4, 2024 Seventy-five Panamanian women from the Association of Ipetí Emberá Artisan Women (AMARIE) received the first of two installments of seed capital from the Ministry of Government of…
Statement from the OAS Observation Mission for the Selection of Judges in Guatemala
October 4, 2024 The Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the Selection of Judges of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) and Courts of Appeals and…
Identifying Strategic Solutions to tackle Crime and Violence is a priority for CARICOM
October 4, 2024 CARICOM Heads of Government are prioritising the safety and security of the Region and working collaboratively to address the social determinants that contribute to many social ills,…
CDB Supporting Regional Education Transformation with Key Initiatives
October 4, 2024 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced a series of key initiatives aimed at reshaping education systems across the region, as outlined by Acting President, Mr. Isaac…
Jamaican Heritage Filmmakers Screening at Conch Shell International Film Fest 2024
October 4, 2024 The 2024 Conch Shell International Film Fest’s (CSIFF ‘24) will be presenting premiere screenings of innovative narrative, experimental and documentary short films by independent and student filmmakers…
S HOTEL MONTEGO BAY RECOGNIZED BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2024 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD: NO. 1 HOTEL IN THE CARIBBEAN & CENTRAL AMERICA
October 4, 2024 Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with S Hotel Montego Bay (previously known as S Hotel Jamaica) recognized as the…
EDITORIAL: US dockworker strike part of the ultimate October surprise
October 1, 2024 US presidential elections always tend to bring out the troubles, doesn’t it? For those who study politics, would be well to know about the October surprise. It…